All Cosmetic Tattoo procedures are multi session processes. You are required to come back for one touch up adjustment visit before it can be determined that your work is complete. Adjustment visits are scheduled at 6 week intervals or longer.

Be prepared for the colour intensity of your procedure to be significantly sharper, brighter or darker then what is expected for the final outcome. It will take time for this transition depending upon how quickly the outer layer of your skin exfoliates.

• Refrain from use of alcohol, aspirin- containing medications, ibuprofen, or other blood thinning medications for seven days before and two days after any procedure. No medications should ever be discontinued without consulting your Doctor.

• Any tweezing, tinting or waxing should be done at least 48 hrs prior to procedure. No eyelash extensions are to be worn with any eyeliner treatments.

• Since delicate skin or sensitive areas may swell slightly or redden, some clients feel its best not to make any social plans for a day or two following any procedure. Procedures may take longer then expected to complete under some circumstances.

• Do not wear contact lenses during or immediately following the eyeliner procedure. Remember to bring your glasses. You may resume wearing contact lenses as soon as your eyes return to their pre-tattooed condition.

• If you are having lip procedures and have a history of cold sores/fever blisters/herpex simplex, you will be required to obtain the proper antiviral tablets by a prescription or over the counter to prevent an outbreak.

Two treatments are needed, at least 6-8 weeks apart. Sometimes just one treatment is sufficient. With most procedures, the colour fades dramatically after a week. For the second treatment, the practitioner gauges the colour retention and adds the required amount of pigment.

All our pigments are cosmetic grade meaning that they are sterilized and purified for cosmetic use. We only use pigments that have been trialled and tested to meet the Australian Cosmetic Standards. In addition, all our tools are single use only and are discarded after the treatment. Our Technicians are highly trained and experienced professionals.

As a precaution, Etch Artisan Technicians do not perform treatments on:

• Pregnant women – breast feeding mother’s must have consent from their GP.

• Technicians can request to view a copy of the Doctor’s consent before agreeing to or performing any treatment

• People with a history of epilepsy

• People undergoing treatment for cancer

• People on blood thinning medication

• Diabetics

• Heavy smokers

• People on Accutane

Any blood thinning medication and supplements should be avoided for a minimum of 72 hours prior to your Cosmetic Tattoo session. Generally, these include medications such as Vitamin E, Aspirin, Niacin, Fish Oil and Ibuprofen (found in Advil and Nurofen). If you are unsure as the whether your medications fall into these groups, please discuss with your doctor first.

Alcohol should also be avoided the night before and the day of your treatment.

If you are having eyeliner tattoo, any eyelash serums will need to not be used 3 months prior. Eyelash extensions and bond must be removed before your treatment.

No waxing/shaving is allowed on the day of the appointment although, we may tweeze some stray hairs to assist with creating desired shape.

For clients that have little to no natural hair – Our advanced artists are highly skilled to perform procedures with or without hair present in the eyebrow area.

Cosmetic tattooing results are immediate. For brows and lip, results can last up to two years. For eyeliner, up to three. Hair colour, skin type, aftercare and lifestyle also affect longevity of the results.

Annual touch ups are paramount in preserving a fresh look. Done correctly, the treatments do not change colour and will fade naturally with time (semi-permanent). For areas such as brows, this allows future flexibility with shape, as the standards of beauty change.

Yes, $150 deposit is required upon booking for all new clients and new treatments.

To legally consent to cosmetic tattooing, you must be 18 years or older. Any Etch Artisan Technician holds the right to ask for identification if doubtful of the clients age.

We use effective numbing creams with all our cosmetic tattooing services. This is applied 20 minutes prior to commencement of tattooing and then throughout the service as needed for optimum comfort. On a scale of “1” being no discomfort, clients often experience between a 2 and a 3 with the brow cosmetic tattooing service. Other factors such as menstrual cycles also affect level of sensitivity. Topical anaesthetics have been known to lose its intensity for regular smokers.

Yes, it needs to be minimum 2 weeks prior to your appointment or 2 weeks after your treatment.

There are many individual and lifestyle factors that will affect the longevity of your cosmetic tattoo, including:

• Lighter pigment colours such as blonde will fade faster than dark brown pigment

• Bleeding during the treatment reduced the amount of pigment absorbed

• Blood-thinning substances such as alcohol and certain medications and vitamins should not be consumed prior to or following an appointment

• Thyroid medication

• Sun exposure will lighten the pigment over time. Once healed, sunscreen should always be applied to reduce fading. Vaseline should be applied if you swim regularly

• Smoking causes cosmetic tattoo to fade faster

• Active ingredients in skin care can also cause cosmetic tattoos to fade faster so be diligent in keeping these products away from the treatment area.

All Etch Artisan Technicians are appropriately trained for pigment matching. Factors such as skin tone, the colour of your hair and eyes come into play assisting the technician with the best colour match. You may like to bring along your own make-up (eyebrow pencil, lipstick) and a colour match can be made from this.

Unfortunately, due to health and safety regulations only the cosmetic tattooist artist and the client are allowed in the room. Friends are welcome to wait in the reception area. Please be reminded treatments can take up to 90 minutes.

We respectfully ask for 72 hours’ notice in the event of a cancellation. If you fail to cancel your appointment within the 72 hours, full payment will be required to re-book. If you do not wish to rebook, you will forfeit the $150 holding deposit.

Feel free to use the online booking system but if your desired date or time is unavailable please contact us and we will do our best to find you an appointment.